The knob is a wonderful idea however I do not see it in my catalog but was able to find them online.I sail in sometimes fairly rough seas and strong winds and as a result my hand is extemely sore by the end of the day.I would suggest adding a full size grip handle that the knob can be added on top of. Having large hands this would be a wonderful addition.In the meantime, what are threads used so I can add a grip?I have ordered the knob and my 2011 is stored at the Marina 30 miles away so I have no way to check this.

I am performing this update on my 2009 AI after the existing handle broke. I ordered all the parts as suggested by Matt. What was very strange was the steering crank. Instead of a T shaped crank like the 2009 model has with bolts on its ends, its an L shaped crank. Attached is a photo

Do i tie both rudder lines to the end of the steering crank? Is this the correct part for 88991281 Hobie steering crank? If anyone can confirm it would be appreciated,

I also thought this was the wrong part as i could not work out how to attach it to the rudder lines. Can u share a photo of the correct steering crank?

I have already tried returning this part to the online store i purchased it from to be told its the correct part. They are currently returning the photoed part back to me. Matt can u confirm visually if this is the correct part for the steering crank to suit the new steering knob assembly or is this a stuff up?

This L shape crank is the current style used in the Adventure and all tandem models. The left steering line connects to the crank, then goes forward to a pulley, and finally back to the right side of the rudder assembly.

If you are trying to upgrade an older style, you can either install a pulley like on the current models, or use the T shaped crank used in the Revo/Outback.

Here are the current cranks used:

The top one is the Sport crank. Below that is the Revo/Outback crank. The bottom left is the AI/TI crank and the bottom right is the Oasis/Outfitter.

On this line I bought 4 knobs and they came as just that...the knob.I asked about and found the thread count so I have the mounting screws but should there not be a top cap? Is that not generally included?